BRANDT announced today that
it will return to Turner Scott Motorsports as primary sponsor of the No. 31
BRANDT Chevrolet driven by championship contender Justin Allgaier. BRANDT is
committed to being the primary sponsor for at least 26 of the 33 scheduled NNS
races in 2013.
"2013 is a big
milestone for our family-owned company," said President and CEO Rick C.
Brandt. "What better way to celebrate than to run for the NASCAR
Nationwide Series championship with Justin Allgaier and Turner Scott
Motorsports? Returning as the primary sponsor with Justin shows our commitment
and dedication to our motorsports marketing program, the same commitment and
dedication we have shown to our customers, employees and the agriculture
industry over the past 60 years. This is a year to celebrate our past 60 years,
but also set the foundation for our future."
In 2012, BRANDT promoted
an "all agriculture car," and 2013 will see the continuation of that
concept. The "Ag Car" spotlights the hard work and value of the
agriculture industry, as well as the challenges it faces to feed the world as
our population continues to grow. The National FFA Organization, the Nutrients
for Life Foundation, TradeMark Nitrogen Corporation, Precision Tank &
Equipment and WinField all backed the No. 31 in 2012.
"Unless you're in
the business, you don't know how crucial the agriculture industry is to America
and to the world," said Brandt. "By promoting the Ag Car, we're
shining a spotlight on the industry and educating millions of end consumers
about the important role that the hard-working farmers, growers and other
industry professionals play in modern day life."
Turner Scott Motorsports
co-owner Harry Scott welcomed BRANDT back on board as an integral part of his
NNS program. "We couldn't be happier to have BRANDT and Justin Allgaier
back with Turner Scott Motorsports in 2013," said Scott. "BRANDT has
been a fantastic partner with this team and we're very excited to be working
with them as they celebrate their 60th anniversary and spotlight the
agriculture industry. There is no doubt that Justin and the No. 31 team will be
in the hunt for the championship next year. BRANDT, Justin and Turner Scott
Motorsports have been a formidable combination and we're looking forward to a
very successful 2013."
Allgaier, a Riverton,
Ill. native, has made a name for himself coming through the national stock car
racing ranks. "Little Gator," a nickname Allgaier earned for his size
and aggressive nature behind the wheel, started racing Midget and Sprint cars
at age six before moving onto stock cars as a teenager. After capturing the
ARCA Racing Series championship in 2008, he graduated to NNS and claimed Rookie
of the Year honors with three top-five and 12 top-10 finishes. The 26-year-old
scored his first NNS victory in 2010 at Bristol Motor Speedway and rounded out
the season with two pole awards, eight top-five and 20 top-10 finishes.
Allgaier finished the 2012 season sixth in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS)
championship point standings, notching a win in the NAPA Auto Parts 250 in
Montreal, Canada.
"I am so excited to
come back with BRANDT on my car," said Allgaier. "I've known the
people at BRANDT for years and I could not be more proud of representing them
on and off the track. They are a family-owned business with literal roots in my
home community. I think that championship trophy will look incredible in their
headquarters lobby!"
The 2013 season opens on
Saturday, February 23rd in theDRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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